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Shouta

Postby Shouta on January 27th, 2013, 10:57 pm

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Shouta the Forsaken

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Day of Descent:3rd of Spring, 462. Shouta has been on Mizahar for fifty years.
True Race: Ethaefal, Son of Leth.
Earthbound Race: Vantha.
Height: Vantha 5'9 / Ethaefal 6'3"
Weight: Vantha 180 / Ethaefal 185
Religion: Uphis of the Sharp Blade

The Gift of the Vantha

    Grief
    Sorrow
    Excitement
    Joy
    Anger
    Intrigued
    Satisfaction



Sunlight Shines Upon...
Ashes and the moon, Shouta always thought of Ashes when reflecting on his own mortal visage. Hair like ash, skin as pale as the moon. Though such vanity and arrogance as to compare himself to the moon were beneath him. His eyes shimmered and changed with his emotions, much to his dismay. Why display such things openly. All other races were blessed with subtlety when it came to inner turmoil, but the Vantha were cursed with a public display of their conflicts. Or at least that was how Shouta viewed it. But that was beside the point. Well muscled and fit, Shouta bears the stance of a man dedicated to perfecting his physical and mental balance. Not stocky or lean, but in between, Shouta's build is much like that of any monk in Nyka. His face bears the youthful visage of a man in his early twenties, but his eyes bear the weight of past sorrows, though if asked he could not give voice to them. But such is the curse of all Ethaefel.

Moonlight Shines Upon...
Similar to his sunlit form, though very different from his daytime image as well Shouta is tall, lean, and eerily handsome, Shouta strikes a moving image. A thin, smooth face sports those subtle ruby red eyes that represent a feeling of sorrow in his Vantha form. On top of a gentle main of hair sits two curled horns. His pointed chin and shallow cheeks frame a mouth that has seen few smiles.

The Forsaken are denied the changing of their Ethaefal traits whence renouncing their patron. As such, Shouta's horns are forever pearly white, and his Ethaefal mane a slightly darker shade of ashy black.

Persona

Who would not be upset with such a cataclysmic slight? He had been abandoned! He knew he was one of the chosen, but he had been abandoned here on Mizahar. Was he expected to stay loyal, to keep his faith through such an ordeal? Well he didn't. Leth was no more than a betrayed trust now. He would bear the title, and what of it? Forsaken! He had been forsaken, by the one he revered. And it had taken him nearly fifty years to find another worthy of his faith.

Uphis of the Sharp Blade was angry, bold, and honorable. But perhaps the most important facet for Shouta was that he was there. Right there in Nyka, willing to guide his people and keep them close. And thus Shouta rededicated himself to Uphis and the martial arts. If he was once one of Leth's chosen, he could become one of Uphis'.

After donning the robes of the Sharp Blade, Shouta has set himself to perfecting his style of combat, and prove to all that Leth's abandonment did not cripple him. He counters his fears with determination, his doubt with stubborn faith, and his weakness with tenacity.

Subtleties of Combat.

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History with the Kusarigama:
Shouta wandered for many years before finally finding the Celestial Seat. The last place he went before Nyka was a farm just outside of Nyka, a place where lived a retired monk of Uphis. Shouta was intrigued by the man as he watched him slice his wheat with ease, using a complicated looking dance with two kama. When the old man noticed him he stopped and the two found themselves staring.

"Forgive my boldness, sir. I was enchanted by the dance you do." Shouta said to break the uneasy silence.

"I spent many years perfecting it." The man said, his face shifting into a well worn smile. "But now I farm wheat." He stepped over his crop to stand next to Shouta on the road. He wore simple woolen robes, soon Shouta would know enough to recognise him as a retired monk, but not yet.

Shouta was invited inside the man's home for the night and spent the time it took the moon to climb in the sky talking to the old man about his form. He called it the School of the Crane. Then he showed Shouta something he could tell was very dear to the old man. A Kusarigama. The weapon seemed to hold such deadly potential in the old man's worn, leathery hands.

Shouta left the farm only hesitantly, and after a day spent in the city, returned. He had known upon seeing the Celestial Seat from after that it was his place. It had stirred the calm lake of his heart into ripples. But he had thought of the old man and his Kusarigama all day. He offered to help the old man on his farm if he would teach him. And thus his lessons began.

The crane, the old man explained, was the kama blade. And it had a montage of different techniques and uses that would need years to master. The fox, on the other hand, was the weighted ball end, and was almost as hard to use. But with training both could be achieved. Together, the old monk had said, they were the Crane and Fox. And they were a very formidable fighting style. Shouta became obsessed.

Languages:
Common - Good
Vantha - Poor
Konti - Basic

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Shouta
Of the Crane and Fox
 
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Shouta

Postby Shouta on October 15th, 2013, 8:31 am

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Skills and Lores
Skill Total #Points RB/SP/Trd Level
Image Kusarigama 34 27, 3, 4 SP, Trd Competent
Image Unarmed 18 18 SP Novice
Image Leadership 10 10 RB Novice
Image Rhetoric 5 5 SP Novice
Image Bodybuilding 1 1 Trd Novice
Image Meditation 1 1 Trd Novice

 
Combat Lores
Lores Type Acquired
Kusarigama Technique: Chain Loop Grapple! Combat SP
Kusarigama Technique: Crane Dive Strike! Combat SP
Practice (Eventually!) Makes Perfect Combat *
Kusarigama Technique: Small Fox Stance and Its Uses Combat *
Kusarigama Technique: Fox Lunge and Its Uses Combat *
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Shouta

Postby Shouta on October 15th, 2013, 8:37 am

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Tools of the Devout


A sparse room in the Northern Quarter of Nyka is named home to this spartan monk.

As a monk, Shouta has the 100 starting Mizas, but is unable to make more money after that.
Purchase Price Total
Kusarigama 35GM
Practice Dummy (Simple)x3 10GMea.
- - 5GM


Item Price Acquired Desc.
Kusarigama 35 GL SP A ebony hilted kama with a fine blade attached to a 15 ft. chain with a crudely cut foxhead shaped weight at the other end. A weapon utilizing medium range and close range attacks.
Monk's Robe SP SP x3 Brown with the blade of Uphis on the chest.
Sandals SP SP x1 simple sandals.
Red Sash SP SP A simple red length or wool tied around his waist.
Toiletries SP SP Razor, Flint and steel, eating knife, and other essentials.
Flask of Water SP SP The flask he received when going through his initiation.
PRactice Dummy 10GL ea. SP x3 Simple wooden logs with smaller logs attached for arms and a head. Painted red in vital spots.
Bone Charm 50 GL Heirloom A circular disc of bone worn around his neck on a simple hemp rope. Emblazoned on the face of the disc is a glyph with a crane upon it. The maledicted amulet lets Shouta become lighter on his feet, decreasing his reaction time, when he kisses it. But it costs him energy when he places his left palm over it. The more time between the two actions, the more energy it would cost. 15 minutes would cost about an hour's worth of running, whilst an hour would make him nearly fatigued.
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Shouta

Postby Shouta on October 15th, 2013, 8:45 am

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Flashbacks
Title Date Place Status Participents
The Proving 82 Fall, 512 Nyka, Northern Quarter In Progress Shouta, Balderdash
 
Winter, 512
Title Date Place Status Participents
Teaching a Fox to Bite, Training Day 4th Nyka, Warfields Graded Shouta
In the Alehouse 5th Nyka, Sharp Tongue Pub In Progress Shouta, Volens
Duty With Company 6th Nyka, Northern Quarter In Progress Kassan, Shouta
Quaking Emotion, Training Day 8th Nyka, Warfields Graded Shouta
Flurry of Knuckles 18th Northern Quarter In Progress Shouta
 
Fall, 513
Title Date Place Status Participents
Faith and Shield 7th Nyke, Northern Quarter In Progress Shouta
Up From Beneath, Hell 16th Nyke, Northern Quarter In Progress Shouta
Training in Company? 31st Nyka, Warfields Finished Assilsa, Shouta
Strangers In Familiar Places 35th Nyka In progress Sekai, Shouta
The Raven, The Crane, and The Fox 49th Nyka, Northern Quarter In Progress Raven, Shouta
Placeholder N/A Nyka In Progress Sayren, Shouta
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Shouta

Postby Shouta on October 17th, 2013, 9:32 am

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Friends, Acquaintances, and Enemies

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Kuren Skyglow: A Vantha man whose gracious nature and good soul help to heal the wounded and frightened Shouta whilst he tries to make sense of his descent. Kuren is a merchant who buys and sells all over Syliras Region, with a cart, a pair of donkeys, a pair of dogs, and his family. Though far from Avanthal, Kuren maintains a strong faith in Morwen and tries to convince Shouta to take her on as his matron deity, but later tries to console Shouta about Leth and help him forgive the god.
Skills Value
Negotiation 10
Philosophy 5
Driving 10
Dance 5

Race Vantha
Religion Morwen
Age 34 at Death (29 First thread)


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Denya Skyglow: The wife of Kuren and crafter of stone statuettes, Denya is perhaps the most caring person Shouta has ever met. She helps brighten his moods while the Ethaefal travels with the family. And attempts to teach him about the region and the people around them.
Skills Value
Sculpting 10
Dance 5
Fishing 10
Harp 5

Race Vantha
Religion Morwen
Age 32 at Death (27 First thread)


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Senya Skyglow: The biggest tragedy of Shouta’s life, Senya’s death effected him almost as much as the beauty of her life had. The small child had brought a naive tenderness to Shouta’s scarred soul that was soothing when nothing else was. She represented hope for him. Senya was a normal little girl, learning to play simple melodies on the small wooden flute her father gave her. She was often prompted to sing by her parents and Shouta as they sat around a campfire outside some large city or other.
Skills Value
Flute (Wooden) 10
Dance 5
Sing 5

Race Vantha
Religion Morwen
Age 7 at Death (2 First thread)

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Of the Crane and Fox
 
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Joined roleplay: January 27th, 2013, 10:11 pm
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